Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

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  • Discover Sacramento’s eerie secrets after dark
  • Visit the historic River City Saloon and uncover its chilling past
  • Explore the mystery behind one of the city’s most infamous deaths
  • Search for ghosts at the haunted Delta King riverboat
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Cancellation Policy

With Ticket Assurance, Cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour. Without Ticket Assurance, Cancellation up to 48 hours in advance.

Overview

Discover Sacramento’s haunted past on a walking tour through its historic district with a knowledgeable local guide. Hear chilling tales of lingering spirits linked to landmarks such as the Delta King Hotel, California Railway Museum, Eagle Theatre, and Sacramento History Museum. As you stroll through dimly lit streets, learn how the promise of the Gold Rush gave way to darker chapters marked by disaster, hardship, and death. Your guide shares tragic stories of American pioneers who met their end in the city, revealing the unsettling history behind its familiar sights. Combining historical storytelling with ghostly legends, this experience offers a memorable evening for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts alike.

Beginning at 8 PM, the Sacramento Ghosts tour follows a mile-long route through some of the city’s most iconic and reportedly haunted locations. Throughout the evening, you’ll walk on ground associated with chilling legends, where the eerie surroundings may leave you feeling as though spirits from the past are watching. The tour does not include entry into privately owned buildings, but the atmosphere and stories bring Sacramento’s darker side to life along the way. Hear accounts of restless spirits said to linger nearby as your guide uncovers the secrets beneath the city’s historic charm. Designed for those who enjoy a scare, this nighttime adventure invites you to explore Sacramento’s haunting stories if you dare.

Tour highlights

  • Discover Sacramento’s eerie secrets after dark
  • Visit the historic River City Saloon and uncover its chilling past
  • Explore the mystery behind one of the city’s most infamous deaths
  • Search for ghosts at the haunted Delta King riverboat
  • Hear unsettling stories of the railroad and the flood of 1861

What's included

  • Walking tour through Old Sacramento
  • Local tour guide

Not included

  • Smoking is not permitted
  • Transport
  • Food and beverages

Not allowed

  • Smoking is not permitted
  • Alcohol and drugs are prohibited
  • Video recording is not allowed

Meeting point

Waterfront Park

1240 Sacramento River Bike Trail, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

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Important information

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine.
  • This experience is not recommended for guests who are unable to walk more than one mile.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Clothing suited to the weather

Traveler reviews

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The Midtown arts and food tour was the highlight of our weekend. Our guide knew every mural, every chef and every back-alley shortcut.
Marissa T. · Portland, OR
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Great value ghost tour — an hour of genuinely creepy history right after dinner on the waterfront. Book the late slot.
Priya S. · London, UK

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